Kinship care begins in crisis. A child whose parents are unable to care for them, for whatever reason. It’s frightening, confusing and heart-breaking. Instinctively, a loved one steps in – they are now a kinship carer. It’s life changing and challenging, raising children who’ve been hurt or neglected, but kinship carers do it anyway because they put the children first.
We use our experience, expertise and strength to change lives. We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward in the national and local communities.